Retired: Real-Time News from Mobile: News - East Alabamatag:blog.al.com,2015:/live/9142014-02-05T18:05:57ZArchives of local news updates from Mobile and surrounding communitiesMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceResort's offer to teachers earns high marks from readers; winners being notified todaytag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.121376102014-02-05T18:05:57Z2015-01-27T16:29:19ZAL.com readers expressed overwhelming support for Birmingham-area teachers who stayed overnight at their schools with hundreds of stranded students during last week's winter storm.Michelle Matthews | mmatthews@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/michellerobertsmatthews/index.html
AL.com readers expressed overwhelming support for Birmingham-area teachers who stayed overnight at their schools with hundreds of stranded students during last week's winter storm.
In video apology, former teacher 'at peace' after conviction on sex-abuse charge (updated)tag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.119806822014-01-13T16:14:20Z2015-01-14T00:59:21ZThe former high school teacher convicted on Friday of having sex with a 14-year-old student has issued a video apology in which she credits her faith for helping her through the ordeal. Michael Dumas | mdumas@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/msdumas/index.html
The former high school teacher convicted on Friday of having sex with a 14-year-old student has issued a video apology in which she credits her faith for helping her through the ordeal.
No cancer patient is ever alone: MCI Think Pink Tea keynote speaker Geri Moulton inspires friendship in healingtag:blog.al.com,2013:/live//914.114984472013-10-25T00:09:54Z2014-10-01T03:51:27ZThe fourth annual Think Pink Tea held at the Mitchell Cancer Institute in Mobile had a strong message: Friendship is power. Keynote speaker Geri Moulton spoke on the death of her husband this past month and MCI celebrated the success of survivors in order to bring attention to the work the institute is doing every day. Cassie Fambro | cfambro@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/CassieFambro/index.html
The fourth annual Think Pink Tea held at the Mitchell Cancer Institute in Mobile had a strong message: Friendship is power. Keynote speaker Geri Moulton spoke on the death of her husband this past month and MCI celebrated the success of survivors in order to bring attention to the work the institute is doing every day.
No blood alcohol test in wreck that killed Oklahoma State University student tag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.126340542014-04-11T00:41:00Z2014-09-11T20:55:33ZA grand jury will hear the case against Justin Lott, 29, of Montgomery, who is charged in the March 21 death of Oklahoma State University Kasey Waychoff, 19.Thyrie Blandhttp://connect.al.com/user/Thyrie/index.html
A grand jury will hear the case against Justin Lott, 29, of Montgomery, who is charged in the March 21 death of Oklahoma State University Kasey Waychoff, 19.
Baldwin juvenile jail funding thwarted by mental health advocatestag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.126721672014-04-16T13:48:00Z2014-08-17T17:13:27ZBaldwin County was planning to take a portion of some money designated for mental health to fund a probation officer's salary.
Thyrie Blandhttp://connect.al.com/user/Thyrie/index.html
Baldwin County was planning to take a portion of some money designated for mental health to fund a probation officer's salary.
Jury finds former Spanish Fort High standout not guilty in rape casetag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.124689612014-03-19T20:41:00Z2014-07-03T23:41:19ZA girl accused Deon Johnson, a former wide receiver, of raping her in a bathroom at Spirit Park in Spanish Fort on Feb. 18, 2012. She was 15 years old at the time.Thyrie Blandhttp://connect.al.com/user/Thyrie/index.html
A girl accused Deon Johnson, a former wide receiver, of raping her in a bathroom at Spirit Park in Spanish Fort on Feb. 18, 2012. She was 15 years old at the time.
Ruling offers glimmer of hope to dozens of Alabama prisoners serving life without paroletag:blog.al.com,2013:/live//914.111617192013-09-02T14:00:45Z2014-06-25T15:39:25ZAt least 61 inmates across the state have filed petitions challenging their sentences based on last year's ruling, according to the Alabama Attorney General's Office. Judges so have rejected 13 of those. The rest are pending.Brendan Kirby | bkirby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bkirby/index.html
At least 61 inmates across the state have filed petitions challenging their sentences based on last year's ruling, according to the Alabama Attorney General's Office. Judges so have rejected 13 of those. The rest are pending.
Exciting conclusion of Distinguished Young Women preliminary round Friday nighttag:blog.al.com,2013:/live//914.108377152013-06-29T03:43:38Z2014-06-05T19:24:14ZAfter another night of show-stopping performances, Friday concluded the two-day preliminary round of the 56th annual Distinguished Young Women National Finals at the Mobile Civic Center.Fara Illich | fillich@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/FaraIllich/index.html
After another night of show-stopping performances, Friday concluded the two-day preliminary round of the 56th annual Distinguished Young Women National Finals at the Mobile Civic Center.
Baker High School JROTC will join D-Day 70th anniversary parade in Normandy (photos)tag:blog.al.com,2013:/live//914.105624882013-05-16T13:15:51Z2014-06-03T17:25:24ZOne year from now, a group of Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Baker High School will be in the midst of final preparations to take part in the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France.Sally Pearsall Ericsonhttp://connect.al.com/user/sericson/index.html
One year from now, a group of Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Baker High School will be in the midst of final preparations to take part in the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France.
FEMA updates its tab of relief provided to more than $20 milliontag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.130702462014-05-31T03:12:43Z2014-05-31T03:13:23ZFEMA is working to assist families after the weather disasters of late April and early May. According to FEMA data, more than $20 million has been approved.Cassie Fambro | cfambro@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/CassieFambro/index.html
FEMA is working to assist families after the weather disasters of late April and early May. According to FEMA data, more than $20 million has been approved.
Claudia Slaughter Campbell's work at Fort Mims honored by Alabama Historical Commissiontag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.130539642014-05-29T18:58:00Z2014-05-29T19:42:26ZFor her "steadfast and unrelenting leadership with the preservation and promotion of Fort Mims," and noting that she has "dedicated most of her life to restoring the historic site to a condition reflecting the importance of the historic actions that took place in 1813," the Alabama Historical Commission honored Claudia Slaughter Campbell with its 2014 Distinguished Service Award at its annual banquet held in Muscle Shoals in April.Jeff Dute | jdute@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jdute/index.html
For her "steadfast and unrelenting leadership with the preservation and promotion of Fort Mims," and noting that she has "dedicated most of her life to restoring the historic site to a condition reflecting the importance of the historic actions that took place in 1813," the Alabama Historical Commission honored Claudia Slaughter Campbell with its 2014 Distinguished Service Award at its annual banquet held in Muscle Shoals in April.
ABC's 20/20 looks into Loxley woman's 2010 deathtag:blog.al.com,2013:/live//914.111868232013-09-06T16:09:00Z2014-05-27T23:33:34ZShirley Seitz-Wohlschlaeger, 59, of Loxley, died of blunt force trauma to the head.Thyrie Blandhttp://connect.al.com/user/Thyrie/index.html
Shirley Seitz-Wohlschlaeger, 59, of Loxley, died of blunt force trauma to the head.
Could Baldwin County pass Mobile County in population? Check out this charttag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.125673452014-04-02T10:50:59Z2014-05-19T17:40:48ZHere are four things to consider about U.S. Census Bureau estimates last week indicating that Baldwin added the most people in the state from July 2012 to July 2013.Brendan Kirby | bkirby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bkirby/index.html
Here are four things to consider about U.S. Census Bureau estimates last week indicating that Baldwin added the most people in the state from July 2012 to July 2013.
FEMA continues to offer assistance, has promised more than $9 million so fartag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.129441852014-05-17T03:17:53Z2014-05-17T04:38:46ZFEMA still has money on the table for victims of recent storms and flooding.Cassie Fambro | cfambro@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/CassieFambro/index.html
FEMA still has money on the table for victims of recent storms and flooding.
Gadsden's Frios Gourmet Pops expanding to Gulf Shores, Destintag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.129382142014-05-16T21:15:45Z2014-05-16T21:22:24ZThe Destin Commons Mall location - and a partnership with Lulu's of Gulf Shores - should begin around Memorial Day weekend. William Thornton | wthornton@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/Utnaphistim/index.html
The Destin Commons Mall location - and a partnership with Lulu's of Gulf Shores - should begin around Memorial Day weekend.
Residents in Mobile, Blount, DeKalb, Etowah, and Tuscaloosa counties now eligible for storm-related federal aid tag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.128685502014-05-08T22:38:58Z2014-05-08T23:32:39ZMobile County residents are now eligible to receive federal aid in the wake of last week's storms that caused businesses, homes, and streets to flood along the Gulf Coast and throughout the state.Casey Toner | ctoner@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/ctoner/index.html
Mobile County residents are now eligible to receive federal aid in the wake of last week's storms that caused businesses, homes, and streets to flood along the Gulf Coast and throughout the state.
Beach camera shows at least three boats washed aground at Perdido Pass jetties; Fish River flooding 'a mess'tag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.127904742014-04-30T15:35:00Z2014-05-01T03:48:10ZAlabama Marine Resources Enforcement Division Cpt. Glen Kornegay said he heard reports of the vessels being seen at different times as they drifted out of the pass Wednesday night after apparently breaking loose from their moorings somewhere in the back bays north of Orange Beach.Jeff Dute | jdute@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jdute/index.html
Alabama Marine Resources Enforcement Division Cpt. Glen Kornegay said he heard reports of the vessels being seen at different times as they drifted out of the pass Wednesday night after apparently breaking loose from their moorings somewhere in the back bays north of Orange Beach.
Third-ranking House member tours Austal, offers strong support of littoral combat shiptag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.127299712014-04-23T20:09:06Z2014-04-24T01:59:22ZMajority Whip Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., the No. 3 ranking member of the House, toured the facilities at shipbuilder Austal USA along with Byrne and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson. McCarthy offered a strong endorsement of the LCS program. Brendan Kirby | bkirby@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bkirby/index.html
Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., the No. 3 ranking member of the House, toured the facilities at shipbuilder Austal USA along with Byrne and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson. McCarthy offered a strong endorsement of the LCS program.
Fairhope doctor accused of prescribing drugs for sex pleads guiltytag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.127320942014-04-24T00:04:00Z2014-04-24T00:22:53ZDr. Joseph Ndolo, 60, of Fairhope, will be sentenced in federal court in Mobile on Aug. 22. Thyrie Blandhttp://connect.al.com/user/Thyrie/index.html
Dr. Joseph Ndolo, 60, of Fairhope, will be sentenced in federal court in Mobile on Aug. 22.
Don't punish student who asked Miss America to prom, AL.com readers saytag:blog.al.com,2014:/live/914.127151832014-04-21T23:39:00Z2014-04-22T00:24:58ZReaders were asked if a Pennsylvania school should have punished a student for asking Miss America to the prom during a school assembly even though he had been not do so. Thyrie Blandhttp://connect.al.com/user/Thyrie/index.html
Readers were asked if a Pennsylvania school should have punished a student for asking Miss America to the prom during a school assembly even though he had been not do so.